
Oil Kings Thumped by ICE
February 28, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings dropped a second straight game to the Winnipeg ICE on Tuesday afternoon at the Club's annual Hockey Hooky game.
It would take Winnipeg just 41 seconds to take the lead after Zach Benson was able to tap home a back-door feed from Ben Zloty after he deked his was towards the Edmonton net.
Midway through the first, the ICE tacked on a second goal to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission after Conor Geekie jammed in a puck in front of the Edmonton net.
In the second period, Ty Fraser extended the Winnipeg lead to three 2:29 in with a hot-shot from the slot for his first career WHL goal.
The Oil Kings were able to get on the board just over two minutes later courtesy a power play goal from Dawson Seitz after he picked the short-side top corner from the left-circle of the Winnipeg zone for his third goal of the campaign.
Later in the period, Winnipeg would build a 5-1 lead thanks to goals from Vladislav Shilo and Matthew Savoie.
In the third period, Savoie, Shilo and Fraser would all add their second goals of the afternoon, while Carson Lambos and Connor McClennon both found the back of the net as well to give Winnipeg a 10-1 win.
Kolby Hay and Logan Cunningham combined for 26 saves in the loss, while Daniel Hauser turned in a 27-save performance for his 32nd win of the season. Edmonton was 1-for-5 on the power play, Winnipeg was 0-for-4.
Next up, the Oil Kings hit the road to take on the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
The Edmonton Oil Kings next home game is Superhero Night, Saturday, March 4 against the Swift Current Broncos at 7:00 p.m.
The Edmonton Oil Kings provide Family Fun Second to None with great seats starting at just $20, head to oilkings.ca to secure your seat in #TheKingdom today!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 28, 2023
- Raiders Take Down Top Ranked Rebels 5-2 on Home Ice - Prince Albert Raiders
- 2007 Giants Inducted into Bc Hockey Hall of Fame - Vancouver Giants
- Preview: Chiefs At Rockets - Kelowna Rockets
- ICE Cruise over Edmonton, 10-1 - Winnipeg Ice
- Oil Kings Thumped by ICE - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Jackson Berezowski Named SnoCo CASA Silvertip of the Month for February - Everett Silvertips
- Wheat Kings & Warriors Conclude Season Series in Moose Jaw - Brandon Wheat Kings
- February 28 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Game Day Preview February 28 vs Swift Current - Medicine Hat Tigers
- 2022-23 Kia CHL Top-10 Rankings Unveiled for Week 21 - WHL
- Game #56 - ICE at Edmonton - Winnipeg Ice
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Edmonton Oil Kings Stories
- Oil Kings Graduate Roersma Commits to Alaska Fairbanks
- Fiddler Reflects on Bronze Medal at World Under-18 Championships
- Oil Kings Add Six More Prospects on Day Two of WHL Prospects Draft
- Oil Kings Select Kaebel and Nash in U.S. Priority Draft
- Oil Kings Add Wouters and Kokkoris in Round One of WHL Prospects Draft

